An emotional elimination gala took place on Wednesday night in MasterChef Celebrity, where Valentina Cervantes, known as 'Valu', tearfully said goodbye to the competition, saving her teammates from elimination. In her final appearance in the kitchen, the participant presented a Portuguese-style chicken cooked on a disc, accompanied by Spanish potatoes. After receiving excellent feedback for her dish, she explained with tears in her eyes that she was leaving because her family needed her. 'It's very hard for me, but I have to go,' she said. Earlier, chef Germán Martitegui had addressed her with an emotional speech, highlighting her personal growth. 'From the beginning, I felt you were taking a big personal step and growing,' he said. 'I was first introduced to Enzo Fernández's wife, and now for everyone, you are Valu.' Host Wanda Nara understood Cervantes' decision and left the door open for her to return if she ever wants to. 'I know how difficult it can sometimes be to accompany an athlete, but family always comes first, and in this case, your children who are so little. I've come this far because my family needs me, and my children, more than anything, want to be with their mom and dad together. Children are always the priority, and for them to start school happily with you by their side,' she added. Valu mentioned that she is taking away many tips and things and discovered she had more to offer in the competition than she thought. 'I'm taking away a lot of tips, a lot of things, and I also didn't know that I would like it so much or that I had so much to give here in the competition,' she said between tears.
